Daniil Medvedev removes Russian flag from Instagram description amid Ukraine war

Tennis' new world number one player in men's category, Daniil Medvedev on Friday removed Russian flag from his Instagram handle as his country continues to carry out an 'unprovoked' invasion upon neighbouring Ukraine. Even though Friday marks ninth day of Russia's invasion of its neighbour, re are signs from Moscow suggesting that y are willing to relent in ir pursuit of capturing Ukraine.

Russian President Vlimir Putin's forces successfully seized control of Ukraine's first major city on Thursday as y captured port city of Kherson. Ever since Moscow intensified its offensive of Kyiv by causing massive destruction across major cities, several Russian sportspersons have been pressurized to speak out against ir country's mission. Amidst mounting pressure, Medvedev is one of first major Russian sportspersons to remove his national flag from his Instagram account.

Daniil Medvedev removes Russian flag from his Instagram account

Tennis fans can take to Instagram and see that men's world number one Daniil Medvedev has removed Russian flag from his accounts' description. 26-year old has just mentioned his sponsors and that he is a professional tennis player in his description.

Daniil Medvedev put up a heartwarming post asking for peace

After clinching world's number one ranking, Daniil Medvedev put up an emotional post on his Instagram handle, asking for peace. 26-year old requested peace between countries, stating that children have dreams which could be shattered if nations are at war with each or. He hopes that ongoing Russia-Ukraine war does t mean that children stop believing in living ir dreams as he wants to be an example to m, that y too can achieve what y want to in ir lives.

And that is t it as Medvedev h also explained how it was t easy for him to watch ongoing Russia-Ukraine war while he was competing at Mexican Open. 26-year old said, "Watching news from home, waking up here in Mexico, was t easy. By being a tennis player, I want to promote peace all over world. We play in so many different countries; I've been in so many countries as a junior and as a pro. It's just t easy to hear all this news. ... I'm all for peace."